Neymar is open to making a move to the Premier League after Chelsea were offered the chance to sign the PSG star, according to reports.
The 30-year-old is being allowed to leave the Ligue 1 side, who have just extended Kylian Mbappe's contract and Messi on their books. as they embark on a new chapter under Christophe Galtier, who is set to be confirmed as Mauricio Pochettino's successor.
Chelsea have been linked with a switch for the Brazilian, which has seen defender Thiago Silva urge his fellow countryman to join the Blues.
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He said: “He has to go to Chelsea. If it happens, it will be for the best. He needs no comments… So far, I don’t know anything, but I hope it comes to fruition.”
As reported by the Evening Standard, Neymar has now been offered to Chelsea via intermediaries, along with Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo.
He is currently earning £606,000-a-week which Nizaar Kinsella reports that it still remains unclear if Chelsea would be open to paying those fees to land the Brazilian.
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However, Neymar's stance has now been revealed which has offered the Stamford Bridge outfit another boost.
While PSG are willing to sell, Neymar is open to moving to England to play in the Premier League.
But Tuchel is reluctant on Chelsea signing a 'superstar' this summer after the failed transfer of Romelu Lukaku last summer.
Reports claim 'there are fears' he would disrupt the balance of the squad.
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Back in 2020, Tuchel labelled Neymar as a 'leader' for PSG during their time together, saying: "There are a lot of words to describe Neymar.
"But the best way of describing him is to watch the games.
"He is very decisive for us, he closes spaces, he defends. He is the leader we hoped for and it's a really good time for him.
"The challenge is to keep going, to employ the same effort, the way of working and the mindset.
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"It is good but it is just the beginning.”
Tuchel remains unsure on Neymar, but one player he and Chelsea are sure of is Raheem Sterling as negotiations with Manchester City progress.
The clubs are getting closer to an agreement with it hoped of being finalised before Chelsea's pre-season tour of the United States later this month - they fly across the Atlantic this Saturday when the rest of the squad reports back to their Cobham training base.
Topics: Neymar, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Thomas Tuchel, Premier League
Matthew Debono